Complaint Investigation Report, 04/20/2022 — Bay Breeze Care, Long Beach CA

Allegation: Resident was physically assaulted sustaining injury caused by another resident while in care

It is alleged that resident was physically assaulted sustaining injury caused by another resident while in care. On 04/20/2022 LPA Calderon interviewed S1 who stated he was informed that R1 was attacked by R2 and that R1 was taken to the hospital and R2 was arrested by the police. On 042/20/2022 LPA Calderon interviewed S2-S3 who stated that they were working on 04/18/2022 and noticed that R2 was acting aggressive towards other residents. Staff state that this is the first time R2 was aggressive with other residents. Staff state that R2 deals with schizophrenia and takes medication. Staff state that they spoke to R2 who calmed down. Staff states that R2 walked to the back-parking lot where R1 was smoking. Staff state that they were watching the video monitor and noticed R2 push R1 to the ground and then kick R1 in the head. Staff they ran to the back-parking lot and stopped the assault. Staff states that they called 911 and gave first aid to R1 who had a laceration to the head. Staff state that police arrived and arrested R2 and at the same time R1 was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Staff states that 20 minutes later R2 was returned to the facility as no charges were filed. Staff states that around 11pm R1 was returned to the facility with no serious injuries noted. On 04/20/2022 LPA Calderon reviewed Needs and Service Plan and Physician Report for R1 and R2. Per medical reports both residents have chronic paranoid schizophrenia, difficulty in adjusting socially and maintain personal relationship. On 04/20/2022 LPA Calderon attempted to interview R1 and R2 for complaint. Each resident refused to speak to LPA Calderon and walked away. On 04/20/2022 LPA Calderon called and left message for witness to call regarding the complaint.

Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.

A telephonic exit interview was conducted with Administrator Rodolfo Dimatulac, and a hard copy was provided.